Judge Dennis Davis
Beethoven: The Revolutionary 6th and 9th Symphonies
Summary
A consideration of Beethoven as a revolutionary composer who shaped the musical tradition by exploring the 6th and 9th symphonies. Highlights include the reflection of nature and its revolutionary qualities, emphasizing diverse interpretations and the use of the “Ode to Joy” to signify unity.
Judge Dennis Davis
Dennis Davis is a judge of the High Court of South Africa and judge president of the Competition Appeals Court of South Africa. He has held professorial appointments at the University of Cape Town and University of the Witwatersrand, as well as numerous visiting appointments at Cambridge, Harvard, New York University, and others. He has authored eleven books, including Lawfare: Judging Politics in South Africa.